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What animals are there in the New Year pictures?

Horses and monkeys are animals that often enter New Year pictures.

Draw a monkey on a horse. It means immediate closure. _ Express people's desire for success. _

Animal cranes and plant pines are masterpieces that are often painted. It means wishing the elderly a long and healthy life.

Chinese New Year pictures are a part of China traditional culture. In ancient times, people would make and post beautiful New Year pictures during the Spring Festival. The content of New Year pictures is rich and colorful, which plays a role in adding festive atmosphere to festivals. Folk New Year pictures and door gods, commonly known as "happy pictures", were very popular in the old society. People posted New Year pictures indoors and door gods at home to wish a happy New Year and drive away evil spirits.